Magnetic Lower Esophageal Sphincter Augmentation (LINX) Is Effective and Safe in Patients with Prior Gastric Surgery — Outcomes in Patients with Prior Bariatric Surgery or Partial Gastrectomy

Esophageal sphincter augmentation (ESA) has been shown to significantly improve gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in patients with moderate-severe GERD. The indication for ESA currently excludes patients with moderate-severe GERD with prior bariatric surgery or partial gastrectomy.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Bariatric and Foregut Source Type: research